Strong women, men compete in weightlifting event in Regina

May long weekend has brought in heavy lifters from across Canada along with the United States to showcase how much weight they can lift.

The War of the West Invitational and open meet, is a&nbsp;powerlifting&nbsp;competition being held at the Mettle&nbsp;Performance and training&nbsp;centre&nbsp;on Saturday. The open meet has an event for lifters of all skill levels. The afternoon invitational features the top seven men and women&nbsp;powerlifters&nbsp;in Western Canada.&nbsp;

On Sunday, the third annual War of the West Strongman competition will feature five of Western Canada’s professional status strongmen, along with seven of Western Canada’s top amateur strongmen. The top strongest man will receive compensation to compete at a Strongman Circuit competition within Canada. The amateur weight lift winner will receive their professional status to compete at further events.

“It’s going to be the biggest strong woman show in Canadian history,” said&nbsp;Harnett. “We’ve invited six of the best Americans and four of the best Canadians to battle it out for the title of North America’s strongest woman and the top three are actually going to get an invite to the world strong woman competition.”

Harnett&nbsp;adds that the amount of weight these women can lift is impeccable to watch.

“I think all 10 of those ladies can&nbsp;deadlift&nbsp;close to 600 pounds,” said&nbsp;Harnett. “You’re literally going to see some of the best&nbsp;talent&nbsp;from not only North America but the planet!”

The event&nbsp;is a family-friendly event, however, there will be a bar open inside the training&nbsp;centre&nbsp;so minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Harnett&nbsp;added a fundraiser BBQ in support of the Street Culture&nbsp;Kidz&nbsp;Project will be ongoing for the weekend events. Also, a big portion of the ticket sales to get into the event will be given to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.